Lifestyle

Teen finds meaning in 1950s popularity guide

NEW YORK – Respecting or learning from one’s elders isn’t exactly a top priority for most teens. They’re too busy…

May 2, 2014

Chipotle’s price increase to hit steak lovers harder

Chief Financial Officer Jack Hartung of Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday his company will increase the price of its steak…

April 29, 2014

Food

Vermont ups the ante on genetically modified food

New law requires GMO labeling by July 2016

April 29, 2014

Food

Wines of the times

Durango festival reflects trend toward sustainable viticulture

April 29, 2014

Food

Truffles spiked with tea and basil

The basil in these chocolate truffles adds a peppery flavor, while tea always pairs well with sweets.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Chocolate…

April 29, 2014

Food

Copenhagen’s Noma again world’s No. 1 restaurant

Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, won the title of world’s top restaurant, reclaiming the top spot from avant-garde eatery El Celler…

April 29, 2014

Southwest Life

Drones spy hidden ruins

Near Chaco Canyon unearthing secrets buried for centuries

April 26, 2014

Southwest Life

Spain’s legacy in the Southwest

Woman rediscovers heritage on Spanish Trail trek

April 26, 2014

Southwest Life

Mapmaker left his mark

Spanish cartographer Miera y Pacheco’s artistic maps note discoveries of Dolores area

April 26, 2014

Family

Tentative deal reached in breast-milk lawsuit

Mother could get $75,000 for refusing to have liquid scanned by TSA

April 26, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Presbyterian church to install pastor The First Presbyterian Church of Durango, 1159 East Third Ave., will host a special service…

April 25, 2014

Religion

How do you understand Islam?

Interfaith panel objects to Sept. 11 museum’s documentary film

April 25, 2014

Religion

Boy Scouts sever ties with church

Why? Because a gay man led troop in Seattle

April 25, 2014

Family

Half of foreign adopted children from Asia

Thirteen percent of adopted children younger than 18 across the U.S. were adopted from foreign countries, and more than half…

April 25, 2014

Religion

Bloodied shirt among trove of John Paul II relics

He will be declared saint today

April 25, 2014

Food

Cooking Matters finds a home

New kitchen hosts healthy lifestyle classes for young families

April 22, 2014

Food

Why are consumers nuts about coconut oil?

When Donald Palmquist started working at Whole Foods in Louisville seven years ago, few people requested coconut oil. “We had…

April 22, 2014

Food

Attention dieters: Stop counting calories

Consumers who are trying to lose weight are shifting away from traditional “low-calorie” products, such as Diet Coke, Lean Cuisine…

April 22, 2014

Food

A savory lemon chicken wrap that gives fresh mint its due

The recipe for Minted Lemon and Olive Chicken Wraps showcases the savory side of mint.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Fresh mint so…

April 22, 2014

Food

Vegan vegetable tart delivers big flavors

A mandoline is the best tool to create paper-thin vegetable slices for this Roasted Butternut and Herb Tart.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

April 22, 2014

Religion

Easter services

Many area churches have scheduled special services for Easter weekend, including these listed below. All services will be Sunday unless…

April 18, 2014

Religion

Jesus had a wife?

Ancient text suggests he did

April 18, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

National Day of Prayer event to take place A National Day of Prayer event will take place at noon May…

April 18, 2014

Family

Pro sports becoming more open to paternity leave

But Major League Baseball only league to offer players a standardized policy

April 18, 2014